the eighth wonder of the world



the eighth wonder of the world

Something deemed magnificent enough to be recognized along with the classical Seven Wonders of the World (which include the Great Pyramids of Egypt and the Hanging Gardens of Babylon). Many people consider the Great Wall of China to be the eighth wonder of the world.
See also: of, wonder, world

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Naira-Native American, Quechua, Aymara
Tifawt-Northern African, Berber
NewtNOOTEnglish
Liron-Hebrew
Aiday-Kazakh
SilkeZIL-kə (German)German, Dutch